The Bass Federation, Inc, (TBF) acquires National Bass Anglers Association (NBAA)

Ponca City, Okla. – November 13, 2012 The Bass Federation, Inc (TBF) announced today it has acquired ownership of the nation’s fastest growing local/team fishing circuit, the National Bass Anglers Association, (NBAA).  TBF will take on leadership and management roles immediately.  NBAA is now owned and managed by the nation’s oldest and largest organized grassroots fishing, youth and conservation organization with over 45 years of experience.

 “We’re excited to announce NBAA Tournaments, Inc. has been acquired by a new leadership group,” NBAA current owners, Jim and Jenny Sprague, stated.  “We began a search for the right owners for a “new” NBAA over a year ago.  NBAA is ready to “go national” and we’re proud to announce NBAA will now be under the leadership of TBF.” Continue reading

Sportsmen’s Act of 2012 – Contact your US Senator!

MEDIA ALERT

Contact your U.S. Senator to vote YES for the historic Sportsmen’s Act of 2012

In the next few days, the U.S. Senate is expected to vote on the most comprehensive package of sportsmen’s legislation in recent years. Introduced on September 10, 2012, the Sportsmen’s Act of 2012 (S. 3525) includes 15 bills that will benefit the sportfishing community, as well as recreational shooters and hunters.

This historic legislation provides for increased access, habitat conservation and improved fish and wildlife management.

We know that individual anglers want to make an impact and KeepAmericaFishing™ is a way to channel their concern and passion for our sport and help pass this essential piece of legislation.

Please post this link on your website, your blog, your Facebook page and Twitter account and email it far and wide to friends, family and colleagues.

This link www.KeepAmericaFishing.org/sportsmensact, takes you to a Take Action Now page.

Please help us pass this monumental piece of recreational fishing legislation. This will be the most important legislative action you and your readers can take this year!

BASSIN’ LANE OPEN – November 4, 2012

Supporting Hurricane Sandy Relief Fund

Right up until Saturday night – it was unclear if this tournament would actually get off the ground. On Friday, the water level was way beyond the end of the concrete ramp. With a drop off of a few feet from the concrete to the mud, launching was impossible. Nevertheless, the lock supervisor insisted that we would be good to go on Sunday. On Saturday morning the level was up the concrete ramp by 3 feet – still much too little for safe launching. Bergenites John E, John H, Eddie and Eric decided to fish Sacandaga for fun on Saturday and caught a mix bag of smallies, two muskies, many walleyes and one 3 ½ lb largemouth. I stayed behind to keep tabs on the Mohawk water levels and to pick up some household items at Walmart – I also thought of launching at Schoharie if the water level came up by mid afternoon – it was rising but only inched up a few more feet by 3PM. One more check at nightfall Saturday revealed that all was looking good for Sunday morning.  Continue reading

Cabela’s NABC Announces 2013 Tournament Schedule

NOVEMBER 1, 2012—MINNETONKA, MN—World-class bass fishing, great competition and hefty payouts are on tap in the Cabela’s North American Bass Circuit’s 2013 tournament schedule.

The lineup of premier bass destinations includes:

May 10-11 Sturgeon Bay, WI*
June 1-2 Lake Pokegama, MN*
July 20-21 Mississippi River, LaCrosse, WI*
Sept. 7-8 Leech Lake, MN*
Oct. 11-12 Cabela’s NABC World Bass Championship, Hayward, WI

(*Single-day tournament with built-in bad weather day.) Continue reading